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American Millipede

Narceus americanus

Description:

Found quite a few of them- 2.5-4 inches long, slow-moving.

Habitat:

Managed to find them all clinging to moist, living conifer bark at about hip-height. Shady area.

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2 Comments

Rowkey
Rowkey 10 years ago

Thanks to both of you! Didn't realize I hadn't marked this guy as identified. :)

ursulav
ursulav 10 years ago

Definitely reading as the American giant millipede to me!

Rowkey
Spotted by
Rowkey

Ohio, USA

Spotted on May 5, 2013
Submitted on Dec 24, 2013

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